1897 surcharges, seven different, l.h. or h.r., fine-v.f., rare (Chan 65-66, 68-72) cat. $5090 (Cat No. 56-57,59-63) (Image)

Cat. $5090, Est.US$2,500

1897 30c on 24c Purplish Red, Large Dowager Surcharge, Narrow Spacing on First Printing, unused with full original gum, small h.r., pencil writing on back, nibbed perforations along top, otherwise sound and fresh. An excellent example of the so-called "Red Ruby", one of Imperial China's great rarities, less than 10(!) known, with 2023 Frumkin certificate (Chan 73) cat. $80000 (Cat No. 64) (Image)

Cat. $80000, Est.US$50,000